16 Easy Cocktails Recipes Perfect for Holiday Party

Start the holiday season off with these fall—and winter-inspired cocktails! What’s better than putting everyone in the mood with a holiday-themed cocktail to serve before getting started? Perfect for a winter party or New Year’s, our selection includes hot drinks, fruity cocktails, spritzers, champagne cocktails, and more. Enjoy!

by Sidney Yang

Sidney Yang

Sidney is part of the Eatwell101 family since 2014. As an editor, she shares her enthusiasm for food, cooking tips, and entertaining across more than a thousand written articles published on Eatwell101.

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Updated Feb 24, 2026

1. Cranberry Pineapple Sangria

This Cranberry Pineapple Sangria cocktail is the perfect special drink for your holiday plans.
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2. Cranberry-Gin Cocktail

This Easy Cranberry-Gin Cocktail Recipe will be your go-to sweet holiday drink to make your gathering and your guests feel extra special.
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3. Apple Cider Bourbon Cocktail

This apple cider and bourbon cocktail will be your new fall favorite!
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4. Strawberry Frosé {Frozen Rosé}

This strawberry frosé recipe is a quick and simple frozen drink that's perfect for holiday entertaining!
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5. Christmas Cranberry Bourbon Cocktail

This Cranberry Bourbon Cocktail is the perfect starter to celebrate the holidays!
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6. 3-Ingredient Cranberry Apple Cider Detox Drink

This cranberry apple cider detox drink will help boost your energy and digestion.
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7. Holiday Punch!

This Holiday punch recipe is so simple to make, delicious, and refreshing!
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8. Slow Cooker Mulled Apple Cider

Slow cooker mulled cider is the very best cozy drink for holiday entertaining! Infused with spices like cinnamon and star anise, this crockpot mulled apple cider will warm you up quickly!
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9. Candy Cane Infused Vodka

Sweet and minty, make this candy cane infused vodka and get into the holiday spirit!
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10. Apple Cinnamon Moscow Mule

This Apple Cinnamon Moscow Mule is the perfect way to ring in the holiday season!
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11. Mulled Wine Recipe

This spiced Mulled Wine recipe — is the perfect cocktail that will warm you up from head to toe.
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12. Slow Cooker Spiced Apple Cider with Orange

This slow cooker spiced apple cider with orange is sweet, spicy and heartwarming. Perfect for the Holidays!
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13. Christmas Punch

This Christmas punch is sweet, fizzy, and delicious!
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14. The Ultimate Holiday Green Apple Cocktail

This bubbly apple lemonade cocktail is begging to be part of your Holiday party
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15. Slow Cooker Mulled Apple Cider

No fall party would be complete without this warm, spicy slow cooker Mulled Apple Cider.
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16. Pomegranate Champagne Cocktail

This easy champagne cocktail with tangerine and pomegranate is the perfect drink to ring in the new year!
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